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immovability

im·mov·a·ble
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ih-moo-vuh-buh l]
    • /ɪˈmu və bəl/
    • /ɪmuːvəˈbɪlɪtɪ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ih-moo-vuh-buh l]
    • /ɪˈmu və bəl/

Definitions of immovability word

  • adjective immovability incapable of being moved; fixed; stationary. 1
  • adjective immovability incapable of being influenced by feeling; emotionless: an immovable heart; an immovable tyrant. 1
  • adjective immovability incapable of being moved from one's purpose, opinion, etc.; steadfast; unyielding. 1
  • adjective immovability not subject to change; unalterable. 1
  • adjective immovability not moving; motionless. 1
  • adjective immovability Law. not liable to be removed, or permanent in place. (of property) real, as distinguished from personal. 1

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Origin of immovability

First appearance:

before 1325
One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English immevable, immovable; see im-2, movable

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Parts of speech for Immovability

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

immovability popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

immovability usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for immovability

noun immovability

  • spunk — pluck; spirit; mettle.
  • moxie — vigor; verve; pep.
  • grit — abrasive particles or granules, as of sand or other small, coarse impurities found in the air, food, water, etc.
  • stamina — a plural of stamen.
  • determination — Determination is the quality that you show when you have decided to do something and you will not let anything stop you.

Antonyms for immovability

noun immovability

  • cowardice — Cowardice is cowardly behaviour.
  • weakness — the state or quality of being weak; lack of strength, firmness, vigor, or the like; feebleness.
  • apathy — You can use apathy to talk about someone's state of mind if you are criticizing them because they do not seem to be interested in or enthusiastic about anything.
  • irresolution — lack of resolution; lack of decision or purpose; vacillation.
  • indifference — lack of interest or concern: We were shocked by their indifference toward poverty.

adjective immovability

  • movability — capable of being moved; not fixed in one place, position, or posture.

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